Todos Somos Diferentes (We Are All Different)

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the Connecticut Compromise, and the Bill of Rights. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with...

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Introduces the many levels of government leadership in the United States and discusses the presidency, Congress, state and local governments, and the judiciary.

En 1827, veintitrés años después de la muerte del gran filósofo alemán, apareció en Blackwood’s Magazine el texto Los últimos días de Emmanuel Kant, de Thomas De Quincey, como parte de una serie titulada Galería de clásicos de la prosa alemana, y con el paso del tiempo este pequeño ensayo se ha convertido en una joya literaria con una peculiar fuerza de atracción, pues con razón se ha considerado a De Quincey el mejor prosista inglés del siglo XIX. Tres son los personajes principales con los que se topa el lector en este estudio biográfico: uno de ellos es, indudablemente,...